Who among us is not trying to cut down their grocery bill (without compromising on flavor)? Bestselling cookbook author Carleigh Bodrug has built a reputation for crafty cooking hacks that reduce waste and save cash; even better, her tips will help you become a more adept home chef.
Case in point: Her quick and easy citrus cabbage slaw. “This slaw is crunchy, crisp, and refreshing,” Bodrug writes in her cookbook PlantYou: Scrappy Cooking: 140+ Plant-Based Zero-Waste Recipes That Are Good for You, Your Wallet, and the Planet, “and the perfect pairing to any plant-filled meal.”
As you probably imagined, this side dish is an easy way to get your veggies: “…it uses up an entire head of cabbage, along with carrot, green onions, and a full broccoli stem.” Plus, if you’re averse to mayo-heavy slaw, you’ll enjoy Bodrug’s light dressing, a bright and breezy alternative just as flavorful as a more traditional drizzle. As Bodrug writes, “Get ready for a slaw-some adventure!”
Citrus Cabbage Slaw Recipe
Makes 4 servings
From start to finish: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 small red cabbage sliced thinly (about 8 cups)
- 1 red onion sliced thinly
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 6 green onions sliced thinly
- 1 broccoli stem, grated
Citrus dressing
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Juice of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional but recommended)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Ingredients
- In a bowl, combine the cabbage, red onion, carrot, green onions, and grated broccoli stem.
- Make the dressing: In a jar or other container, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until combined. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss until coated, and enjoy.
- Storage: Store, fully prepared, in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Excerpted from PlantYou: Scrappy Cooking: 140+ Plant-Based Zero-Waste Recipes That Are Good for You, Your Wallet, and the Planet, by Carleigh Bodrug. Copyright © 2024. Available from Hachette Go, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, Inc.
